# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112200034` · 07/29/2011 · C&H Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 142
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert J  Reed Sr
- **Operator:** C&H Mining
- **Mine:** [0103182](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103182)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing onto a 980C Caterpillar Front End Loader when the bottom step pulled out of the bolts. Employee grabbed the handrail with his right hand to restrain himself. The force caused his rotator cuff to be torn in his right shoulder.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*